Job Description

An Advanced Paramedic (AP) is a highly skilled and experienced emergency practitioner who is


Trained to and maintains a high standard of professional competence. Advanced Paramedic will


respond to medical emergencies and provide pre-hospital Advanced Life Support care to victims


of injury or illness. Advanced Paramedic is ordinarily a vital member at an emergency medical


scene and as such, makes medical decisions based on standing orders, protocols and orders from


on-line and off-line medical direction.



Performs complex diagnostic and medical procedures including, but not limited to:


intravenous cannulation, endo tracheal intubation, recognition of cardiac arrhythmias and


administration of various medications as per the doctor's order.


3.2 Accurately completes written and verbal reports on patient care to hospital emergency


departments.


3.3 Comprehends and documents complete and accurate patient histories.


3.4 Participates in drills and training evolutions as directed.


3.5 Required to transfer, move patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting


techniques.


3.6 Responds to hazardous material incident at an awareness level and responds to other calls for


assistance as requested by the Hospital.


3.7 Conducts departmental training sessions on topics related to the employee's job functions.


3.8 Position consistent with the operational policies of the emergency services department.


3.9 Expediently and safely initiating and responding to calls in keeping with medical priority


dispatch protocols and response time performance standards.


3.10 Conducts patient assessment, initiates treatment including administering medication,


conducting external cardiac defibrillation in accordance with basic and advanced life support


patient care standards and base hospital protocols. Demonstrates leadership, as the advanced


care paramedic if the highest medical authority in the pre-hospital setting with few exceptions.


Directs patient care as provided by co-worker and other emergency services workers.


Collaborates with other emergency workers to ensure safety for all at the scene and to problem


solve patient extrication and care issues.


3.11 Initiates and utilizes therapeutic techniques to manage life threatening conditions adhering to


protocols approved by the Hospital. Initiates contact with base hospital to provide data on


patient status, treatment protocols, etc. and to obtain information/clearance for further on scene


treatment/intervention.


3.12 Maintains required documentation on drugs used during the shift; in accordance with


legislation, branch and base hospital policies, procedures and protocols.


3.13 Completes reports and paperwork necessary to document and detail the particulars of the


Advanced Paramedic calls. Conducts ongoing self and team assessments of activities, concerns,


issues and problems that should be communicated to the Ambulance Department Head and/or


Medical Director.


3.14 Ensures operational contact with the Central Ambulance Communications Centre; follows


dispatch direction to ensure appropriate system coverage and patient care; updates dispatch


center of all changes in status/availability and vehicle movement; using English language, in


accordance with policy.


3.15 Ensures operational quality assurance and quality improvements; on an ongoing basis,


participating in mandatory/continuing education, professional improvement activities, including


but not limited to peer reviews, and field skill review, training and practice; participates in


preceptor ship program as required; identifies and makes recommendations to improve system


performance; ensuring the respect and integrity of patients and families.


3.16 Protects own health and health of others by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe


conditions immediately, and attending all relevant in-services regarding occupational health


and safety. Follows all guidelines for employees and employers as legislated under the


Occupational Health and Safety Act.



Diploma or Bachelors degree in Paramedic Science, or equivalent. Min 2 years of experience as Paramedic and up to date Continued


+ Medical Education is required
+ Certification and licensure as EMS from recognized and
accredited School.



Certification and licensure as Advanced Paramedic by DCAS



+ Must maintain state-mandated continuing education requirements,
including current



4.7 American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life


Support (BLS), Advanced



4.8 Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life


Support (PALS)



4.9 Pre hospital Trauma Life support (PHTLS)